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Our Mission and Values at GBT... Here at GBT we hope to foster an interest in all things birding, and in so doing, also create a deep and abiding respect for our natural environment. We do so without taking ourselves too serioulsy, but we do take the state of our environment very seriously. We share our knowledge and our passion for all things birding willingly and enthusiastically.

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#3166 13-08-2012 11:35:51

Safari Ranger
Bird Sighting of the Year

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Location:  : Nelspruit
Registered: 11-08-2010
Favourite Bird: African Crowned Eagle

Re: Theme of The Week

A real beauty Niall! I cant wait to come home in Feb with a few shots of exotic birds myself.


Keep looking up... you may see a bird or just choose to praise God!
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#3167 13-08-2012 12:13:48

Sweet Sue
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Location:  : Fourways
Registered: 03-09-2010
Favourite Bird: Narina Trogon

Re: Theme of The Week

Beautiful Niall! smile


Latest lifer: Red Phalarope
 

#3168 13-08-2012 18:49:28

Jay
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Location:  : West Coast, South Africa
Registered: 03-05-2008
Favourite Bird: African Fish Eagle

Re: Theme of The Week

Lovely shots, DD! And a beauty that bird, Niall!!


How to resize your photos
"Better Photography is a journey, not a destination." George D. Lepp
http://birdearth.wordpress.com/2012/03/ … -the-lens/

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world”. Mahatma Gandhi
     
Treat the Earth and all that dwell therein with respect.Remain close to the Great Spirit 
      Show great respect for your fellow beings. Work together for the benefit of all Mankind 
      Give assistance and kindness wherever needed. Do what you know to be right 
      Look after the well-being of Mind and Body. Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater Good 
      Be truthful and honest at all times. Take full responsibility for your actions.
                                            American  Indian Ten Commandments
 

#3169 17-08-2012 13:55:08

wildtuinman
Bird Sighting of the Year

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Location:  : Vêr in die wêreld, Kitty
Registered: 15-08-2008
Favourite Bird: Pearl-Spotted Owlet

Re: Theme of The Week

So is there no new theme this week??? yikesyikes

 

#3170 17-08-2012 14:28:33

Jay
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Location:  : West Coast, South Africa
Registered: 03-05-2008
Favourite Bird: African Fish Eagle

Re: Theme of The Week

neutral my weeks are running away with me, trying to do assignments and projects and studying, need to clone myself tongue...will post up one in a sec wink


How to resize your photos
"Better Photography is a journey, not a destination." George D. Lepp
http://birdearth.wordpress.com/2012/03/ … -the-lens/

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world”. Mahatma Gandhi
     
Treat the Earth and all that dwell therein with respect.Remain close to the Great Spirit 
      Show great respect for your fellow beings. Work together for the benefit of all Mankind 
      Give assistance and kindness wherever needed. Do what you know to be right 
      Look after the well-being of Mind and Body. Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater Good 
      Be truthful and honest at all times. Take full responsibility for your actions.
                                            American  Indian Ten Commandments
 

#3171 17-08-2012 14:46:44

Jay
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Location:  : West Coast, South Africa
Registered: 03-05-2008
Favourite Bird: African Fish Eagle

Re: Theme of The Week

The Theme of The Week for this week is..."Harriers and Hawks!"

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7111/7740901808_18369ed061_z.jpg
Black Harrier 8769 by jackie.during, on Flickr


How to resize your photos
"Better Photography is a journey, not a destination." George D. Lepp
http://birdearth.wordpress.com/2012/03/ … -the-lens/

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world”. Mahatma Gandhi
     
Treat the Earth and all that dwell therein with respect.Remain close to the Great Spirit 
      Show great respect for your fellow beings. Work together for the benefit of all Mankind 
      Give assistance and kindness wherever needed. Do what you know to be right 
      Look after the well-being of Mind and Body. Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater Good 
      Be truthful and honest at all times. Take full responsibility for your actions.
                                            American  Indian Ten Commandments
 

#3172 17-08-2012 16:38:48

Niall
Birder of the Year

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Location:  : Jo'burg
Registered: 29-06-2009
Favourite Bird: Lappet-faced Vulture

Re: Theme of The Week

I predict a DotMonty gets posted big_smile


Niall's nature pages: A site to behold?
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#3173 17-08-2012 17:34:18

Safari Ranger
Bird Sighting of the Year

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Location:  : Nelspruit
Registered: 11-08-2010
Favourite Bird: African Crowned Eagle

Re: Theme of The Week

http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1249/5122688909_bfbb2cdb75.jpg
Pale Chanting Goshawk (juv) - R. Wienand by Robert Wienand - www.krugerparksafari.com, on Flickr
http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4052/4301269556_15ae755409.jpg
African Goshawk (juv.) - Accipiter tachiro by Robert Wienand - www.krugerparksafari.com, on Flickr


Keep looking up... you may see a bird or just choose to praise God!
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#3174 17-08-2012 17:38:41

Jay
Admin.-Nightjar awards Judge

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Location:  : West Coast, South Africa
Registered: 03-05-2008
Favourite Bird: African Fish Eagle

Re: Theme of The Week

Beautiful shots, the both of them, SR!


How to resize your photos
"Better Photography is a journey, not a destination." George D. Lepp
http://birdearth.wordpress.com/2012/03/ … -the-lens/

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world”. Mahatma Gandhi
     
Treat the Earth and all that dwell therein with respect.Remain close to the Great Spirit 
      Show great respect for your fellow beings. Work together for the benefit of all Mankind 
      Give assistance and kindness wherever needed. Do what you know to be right 
      Look after the well-being of Mind and Body. Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater Good 
      Be truthful and honest at all times. Take full responsibility for your actions.
                                            American  Indian Ten Commandments
 

#3175 17-08-2012 21:44:56

Safari Ranger
Bird Sighting of the Year

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Location:  : Nelspruit
Registered: 11-08-2010
Favourite Bird: African Crowned Eagle

Re: Theme of The Week

Thank you Jay! How jealous I am of your Black Harrier shot though. That is a bird I would love to get a decent photo of, but I don't get to the West Coast enough to practice.

BTW, do you know what Niall is on about re a DotMonty? big_smilebig_smilebig_smile I have no cluse what he is referring to, just hope neither of my two birds above falls into that category. big_smilebig_smilebig_smile


Keep looking up... you may see a bird or just choose to praise God!
www.krugerparksafari.com

BORN TO BIRDWATCH
FORCED TO WORK!!
 

#3176 18-08-2012 15:58:53

Jay
Admin.-Nightjar awards Judge

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Location:  : West Coast, South Africa
Registered: 03-05-2008
Favourite Bird: African Fish Eagle

Re: Theme of The Week

Haven't the foggiest idea what Niall smoked, SR lol...could it be something to do with a Montagu's Harrier??? hmm
And thanks, the West Coast National Park always has Black Harriers, but the BEST place to photograph them is on the road to Elands from Velddrif; there they fly close to, and over, the road...just take a driver though, as screeching to a halt, camera at the ready is required hehe!


How to resize your photos
"Better Photography is a journey, not a destination." George D. Lepp
http://birdearth.wordpress.com/2012/03/ … -the-lens/

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world”. Mahatma Gandhi
     
Treat the Earth and all that dwell therein with respect.Remain close to the Great Spirit 
      Show great respect for your fellow beings. Work together for the benefit of all Mankind 
      Give assistance and kindness wherever needed. Do what you know to be right 
      Look after the well-being of Mind and Body. Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater Good 
      Be truthful and honest at all times. Take full responsibility for your actions.
                                            American  Indian Ten Commandments
 

#3177 18-08-2012 17:03:13

Safari Ranger
Bird Sighting of the Year

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Location:  : Nelspruit
Registered: 11-08-2010
Favourite Bird: African Crowned Eagle

Re: Theme of The Week

Ah ha, yes I think you are right, a Montagu's Harrier by Dot Daan may also be known as a DotMonty. Gee whiskers all this cryptic talk. lollol


Keep looking up... you may see a bird or just choose to praise God!
www.krugerparksafari.com

BORN TO BIRDWATCH
FORCED TO WORK!!
 

#3178 19-08-2012 08:21:07

Ramkat
Member

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Location:  : Mostly here..
Registered: 11-09-2010
Favourite Bird: Crimson Breasted Shrike

Re: Theme of The Week

This weeks TOTW had me scratching my head hmm only ONE worthy contender apart from the obvious HH so here goes

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8290/7813057006_ef645d3161.jpg
IMG_4128-2.jpg by Boskat/Ramkat, on Flickr

Maybe BK can find something in the archives..... wink

Last edited by Ramkat (19-08-2012 08:22:14)


"Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge"
Charles Darwin
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#3179 19-08-2012 12:46:06

Jay
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Location:  : West Coast, South Africa
Registered: 03-05-2008
Favourite Bird: African Fish Eagle

Re: Theme of The Week

Lovely shot, RK!!


How to resize your photos
"Better Photography is a journey, not a destination." George D. Lepp
http://birdearth.wordpress.com/2012/03/ … -the-lens/

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world”. Mahatma Gandhi
     
Treat the Earth and all that dwell therein with respect.Remain close to the Great Spirit 
      Show great respect for your fellow beings. Work together for the benefit of all Mankind 
      Give assistance and kindness wherever needed. Do what you know to be right 
      Look after the well-being of Mind and Body. Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater Good 
      Be truthful and honest at all times. Take full responsibility for your actions.
                                            American  Indian Ten Commandments
 

#3180 19-08-2012 14:21:48

Muis
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Location:  : West Coast - South Africa
Registered: 05-07-2008
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Re: Theme of The Week

Really great shots Jay, SR and Ramkat! cool

 


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